The Whiskey Club that sets the Standards

We like to feature various types of whiskey so you can explore different flavors, expand your palate, and enhance your whiskey knowledge. You’ll receive whiskey made from a unique mash bill, such as American Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Bourbon Whiskey, and World Whiskey. This club also features Straight Whiskey, Blended Malt Whiskey, Cask Strength Whiskey, Single Malt Whiskey, and Small batch Whiskey- all hand-crafted by award-winning distilleries worldwide. Many of these are family-owned and operated on small farms, giving the selections a local craft artisan feel. Occasionally, we’ll also feature Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey, which goes through an extra set of regulations for quality control. 

After maturing, whiskey is withdrawn from the barrel, typically filtered, and diluted with water before being bottled at no less than 80 US proof (40% ABV). While 80 US proof is the most common, other proofs such as 86, 90, and 100 are also prevalent.

Apart from the standard proofs, there are variations like barrel strength or overproof whiskey. Cask strength whiskey, with alcohol by volume (ABV) ranging between 50-75%, often presents at the typical dram strength of 60-65% ABV. In contrast, regular whiskey undergoes dilution to achieve a standard ABV, usually 40%, ensuring consistency across each batch.

Most of the bottles featured in the club will be closer to cask strength.

A Whiskey of the Month Club is a membership that delivers a full-sized bottle (or several) to your door at regular intervals, usually monthly or quarterly. At Taster’s Club, you’ll receive a full-sized bottle once a month. We also offer a 3-pack option, so you’ll receive three bottles at once- no need to wait! If you’d like even more options, check out our Bottle Shop, for one-off bottle purchases, delivered several times throughout the month.

We don’t just send you a full-sized bottle, we take you on a journey, from the creation of the bottle to the first sip. Each bottle is specifically curated for you, so you know you’re not just receiving a random bottle. Different options help expand your palate and help you discern what you truly like. We also help enhance your liquor knowledge with our Digital 101s, full of info unique to each bottle and expert tasting notes. Taster’s Club is trusted by large media outlets like Buzzfeed, Esquire, Forbes, and Men’s Journal, as well as thousands of members all over the US.

We’re continually expanding our networks and strengthening our relationships with distilleries and brands around the world. Our Curator dedicates himself to seeking out the most unique, hard-to-find bottles from award-winning craft distilleries. We like to tease that he has the hardest job- sampling each whiskey before sharing it with you. Whiskeys are chosen for their unique production styles, ingredients, and barrel finishes. We even offer bottles Exclusive to Taster’s Club with limited production and availability, so you know you’re getting something special. 

The Whiskey of the Month Club does occasionally feature rye whiskey. While rye is generally spicier and a bit more aggressive in flavor than a regular whiskey, it offers beautiful notes of oak, smoke, or fruit. If the flavors are too powerful, you can soften them with a small splash of water or a chunk of ice. 

Each distillery we work with has a unique story to share, and we’re continually impressed with the passion and craftsmanship that goes into each of their products. Each selection is accompanied by a Digital 101, so you can learn all about the distillery, the bottle, why we chose it, and recommendations on how to drink it. Be sure to check your email during our Shipment week!

Simply put, whiskey is a distilled spirit made from fermented grain mash, like barley, corn, rye, wheat, or a combination of these. Whiskey is typically aged in charred American white oak or old sherry casks. There are specific restrictions that each whiskey must adhere to in order to qualify as a whiskey or one of its specific types. But while there may be a lot of regulations on this famous spirit, there is plenty of room for ingenuity, creativity, and endless flavor possibilities.

If they’re both made from grains, aren’t they the same thing? Well, not exactly. Whiskey is a broad category, and within it are many sub-categories and types (which you’ll experience in the Club!). Bourbon is a specific type of American whiskey, and it’s also the most popular form of American whiskey. We go into more detail in our post about Bourbon vs Whiskey.

Traditionally, whisky is aged in oak barrels that are either toasted or charred, but it can be aged in Ex-Sherry Barrels, Cognac Barrels, Bourbon Barrels, wine barrels, Stout Barrels, or Rum Barrels.

Whiskey made in the U.S. is required to list an age statement if the whiskey is less than four years old. After four years, age statements are voluntary. However, in Europe, an age statement is never required but a grain distillate has to be aged at least three years to be called 'whiskey. Bourbon, a type of American whiskey must be aged in “new” charred American oak barrels. There is no specification of how long a bourbon must be aged, but if it’s labeled as a “straight” bourbon, it must be aged for at least two years. If there is no age statement, it’s usually a younger bourbon, aged less than two years.

But after this qualification is met, each distillery is free to come up with its own unique production style and barrel finishes. We love that there are so many options when it comes to barrel selection and the aging period, and we’re fascinated that a simple variation (like the environment) can change the flavor and characteristics of each expression.  

Sipping whiskey is an experience that begins with reading the bottle label. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the label, notice the color and body of the whiskey in its bottle. Hold it up to the light and notice the depth of the shade – most are golden, copper, honey, or amber-colored. Then you’ll want to choose a glass with a wide mouth to enhance the aromas, and when you pour your whiskey, let it open up in your glass while you swish it around and admire it.

When you’re ready to sip it, let the juice roll across your tongue before swallowing so that the flavors linger in your mouth for a few seconds. Then breathe out through your nose and mouth at the same time to get the full range of flavors. Notice if the whiskey offers spicy, sweet, dry, peaty, smokey, earthy, oaky, or malty notes. You may even get different flavors in your second and third sips – almost like it’s alive on your palate. Whiskey isn’t for chugging, so savor each moment of the experience, and sip it slowly.

There is no right or wrong way to drink whiskey, but be sure to taste it “neat” first. Then, feel free to experiment with other ways of sipping it: with a chunk of ice, a splash of water, or as the base of a cocktail.

Whiskey can be sipped by itself or it can be paired with some foods. Every pairing can be done with complementing or contrasting flavors. In a complementary pairing, the flavors of the whiskey and the food melt into each other. In a contrasting pairing, you bring out flavors in the whiskey or food to create a new flavor adding a layer of excitement to the tasting.

For example, a sweet whiskey can be complemented by other sweet flavors like a chocolate bar or bowl of berries or a more complex dish like chocolate mousse or a fruit tart. But if you’re looking to contrast a whiskey’s sweetness, try more salty foods, like nuts, crackers, pasta, or fried chicken. 

We have a club for every taste. If you can’t choose just one, check out our Stock the Bar Club, which features a different alcohol type each month.

We currently ship to 45 of the lower 48 states in the continental US. We don’t currently ship to the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Utah, or Mississippi. Currently, we only ship within the continental US.

Monthly Subscriptions: We ship twice each month. If you make your order before the 4th of the month, your full-sized bottle is shipped between the 5th and the 15th of every month. If your order is made after the 5th, your first bottle will be shipped out between 18-25 of the month. We’ll email tracking information once your shipment is scanned in by the carrier, and you’ll receive your bottle within 3 to 5 business days of that date.

Bottle Shop: Our vendors usually require 1-5 business days to prepare your Bottle Shop order, but shipping times might vary according to your delivery address and availability of the items in your order. We’ll always email your tracking details that include an estimated delivery date once it’s left our warehouse. Keep in mind that if you order multiple items, such as a Bottle Shop purchase and a Monthly Alcohol Subscription, they may ship separately.If a shipment will be late due to external reasons or inclement weather, we’ll keep you updated via email. If you are unavailable during the estimated date of delivery, please reach out to us at info@tastersclub.com to make other arrangements.

Yes, we work with most national and regional carriers, all of which require an adult over the age of 21 to sign for the delivery. We recommend shipping to a workplace if you won’t be home.

Once you complete your checkout there will be a confirmation email sent to your email with details about your purchase. A Welcome Email will be sent to the gift recipient's email address, which you can provide at checkout.

When the shipment is ready to leave our warehouse, we’ll email the gift recipient a tracking number. Shipments usually take 3 to 5 business days to arrive, and deliveries are typically made during business hours.

If there’s a delay due to carrier issues or inclement weather, we’ll send the gift recipient an email with info on when to expect their shipment.

No problem. If you want to switch or extend your membership type, you can do so through your membership profile after you sign up. If you’d like to renew, simply send us an email at info@tastersclub.com, and we’ll help you out.

The date that your Whiskey of the Month Club is created will be your billing date for the duration of your membership.

You can shoot us a message at info@tastersclub.com or give us a call at (415) 562-6225.